Life Science

Superfoods are foods thought to be good for one's health. The term has no set scientific meaning, however, and any list of superfoods is subjective.

The human intestinal tract is the home of a diverse array of bacterial colonies, settling in as soon as their host begins life. While these colonies were considered to merely coexist with the host for their own survival, decades of study have shown the interaction between bacteria and host is mutually beneficial. The bacterial colonies benefit by finding their home in the host, while the host benefits from the bacteria’s ability to keep the intestinal tract healthy, specifically by aiding in the absorption of nutrients, and by preventing disease-causing bacteria from taking root. --> read more

The Gulf Coast and Southeast are great for growing algae.

Cells form crystals to store nitrogen when life gets tough.

Properties, sources and uses of the element molybdenum.

Brad Pitt says he can't put a name with a face. Is 'face blindness' a real condition?

Arizona State University scientists have released the top 10 newly discovered species of 2012.

Infants born to women who faced severe stress before they conceived were more likely to die during their first year of life, a new study finds.

The light left over from the Big Bang may help answer some of the thorniest cosmic conundrums.

Chia seeds aren’t just for terra cotta pets. Adding chia to a smoothie can make an energy-rich breakfast or give you a boost after a morning workout, writes Martha Rose Shulman.